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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,543.67, 53,273.08 and 16,542.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,543.67, 53,273.08 and 16,542.73 is: 24,794.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,543.67 : 53,273.08 = 16,542.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,543.67/53,273.08 = 16,542.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,543.67x = 53,273.08 × 16,542.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,543.67x = 881,282,178.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,282,178.71/35,543.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,794.35

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